Auston Matthews of the NHL has become the first player this season to score 20 goals. He has also achieved six goals in his last five games. Matthews is on pace to potentially score 60 or more goals twice, a feat achieved by very few players in NHL history. He is quietly moving towards another historic season, with a total of 19 goals tying him for the league lead. Matthews' exceptional performance includes scoring two goals in a game against #CBJ, helping the #leafs erase a 5-0 deficit in the third period.
Auston Matthews has 9 goals in 6 games.
Auston Matthews is now on pace for 70 goals.
Auston Matthews scores his second of the night as the #leafs erase a 5-0 deficit to #CBJ in the third period.
He’s scored as many goals this season as William Nylander and John Tavares combined. He’s on pace to become the ninth player ever to score 60 goals twice. Auston Matthews is quietly chugging towards another historic season: https://t.co/gEgPKWaPC7
Auston Matthews is on pace for 66 goals — and another 60-goal season. Know how many players have scored 60 or more *twice*? Not many! Matthews is quietly hurtling towards more history: https://t.co/pKrGtRCmU8
Auston Matthews becomes the first player this season to hit the 20-goal mark. He has six goals in his last five games (including tonight).
Auston Matthews is the first 20-goal scorer in the NHL this season.
Auston Matthews totalled 11 shots on 16 attempts last night. He’s now tied for the league lead with 19 goals.
Auston Matthews on the power play. Opens the scoring. 1-0. He now has five goals in his last four games (and counting).